Beer and Dill-Battered Cod with Mushy Peas

Deep-fried cod in a fermented beer and dill batter served alongside buttery mushy peas and dressed pea shoots.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 795.1 kcals 3180.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.4 grams
Protein 55.5 grams 222.1 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
450
g
Marrowfat Peas
soaked in cold water overnight
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Salt
plus extra to season
3
tbsp
Dill
fresh chopped
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Seafood
800
g
Cod Fillets
divided into 4 portions, skin and pin bones removed
Vegetables

Steps

  • Drain and rinse marrowfat peas, then simmer covered in 600ml water for 30 minutes until tender.
  • Evaporate excess water, then mix in butter and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk yeast, sugar, beer, vinegar, flour, and salt in a bowl until combined.
  • Leave the batter to ferment until it begins to bubble.
  • Stir chopped dill into the fermented batter.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy frying pan until a breadcrumb sizzles.
  • Coat cod in batter and fry for 5 minutes until golden, then drain and season.
  • Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together to dress the pea shoots.
  • Plate the mushy peas topped with fish and dressed pea shoots.